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WorksheetsProtein
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of these is not a function of protein?
Growth and maintenance
Glycogen
Enzyme production
Hormone production
Protein is found in:
Meat
Milk
Vegetables
all of these
Which is true of a complete protein?
It comes from animals
It lacks amino acids
It's found in plants
none of these
Which does not contain a significant amount of protein?
beef
eggs
orange
fish
How many amino acids does our body have to choose from?
10
15
20
9
How many amino acids are essential?
20
15
9
0
Which is not an example of complementary proteins?
hummus and pita bread
beans and rice
chicken and pork
whole grain cereal and milk
1 gram of protein yields how many calories?
4
3
9
25
This is the building block of proteins
amino acid
fatty acid
glucose
amylase
Our body makes all of the amino acids we need to function
True
False
You can combine two or more incomplete proteins to form a complete protein.
True
False
Our bodies constantly assemble, break down and use proteins
True
False
Which of these are made of protein?
Hair
Nail
Ligaments
All of these
Which is a symptom of protein deficiency?
increased energy
tiredness
weight gain
increase muscle mass
Protein that has been stored as fat can be converted back into amino acids for out body to use
True
False
